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Interview: THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS

Jul 17, 12:30

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music

The dazzling pop idols of THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS spill the beans on their first-ever American performance. ― THE IDOLM@STER is a massive mixed-media pop franchise that needs very little introduction. With more than a decade in the limelight, dozens of games, a handful of well-received anime series and countless live idol events, THE IDOLM@STER has long held its place among the most revered i...

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Answerman - Why Can't Some Older Anime Be Remastered?

Jul 17, 12:00

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anime

Some older anime get sparkling, crystal-clear remasters, while others have muffled audio and compromised video - why is that? Justin gets into it. ― Geoffrey asks: There are some older series (especially Toei series) that can't be properly shown in HD because the original materials (usually the audio) were lost or junked. Why is that? Why would they get rid of the original masters? For Saint Seiya, ...

giveaway

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Win Tickets to See Kiki's Delivery Service in Theater

Jul 17, 11:33

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anime

GKIDS in bringing Kiki's Delivery Service to select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day event on July 23 & 24 as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2017, and we've got tickets, as well as some other cool Kiki prizes. ― GKIDS and Fathom Events are partnering to bring Academy Award-winning Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service to select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day event on July 23 & 24 as...

column

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Shelf Life - Magi: The Kingdom of Magic

Jul 17, 11:00

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anime

Paul dug the first series of Magi, but can the second series live up to its predecessor's quality? Plus, the complete rundown on all this week's new anime releases! ― My parents are shopping for a new car to replace a twenty year-old SUV that's on its last legs. I tagged along with them on a trip to a couple of dealerships during my most recent visit, and I remembered something important: even for a...

review

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Review: Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Jul 17, 10:00

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anime

This reimagining of Ash's origins as a Pokemon Trainer in Kanto has the unique opportunity to entertain nostalgic fans and newcomers alike. Callum May finds out if this exciting Pokemon project can stick the landing. ― Aside from the increased production values, Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You! is a clearly distinct experience from the original tale. For example, Brock and Misty make no appearance wi...

review

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Kakegurui GN 1

Jul 16, 10:00

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manga

While you wait around for Netflix to finally release this season's anime adaptation of Kakegurui, Rebecca Silverman can tell you whether the original psychosexual gambling manga is worth reading! ― Do you like to take risks? We're not talking “eat the expired leftovers” type risks, though – more like a “wager $40 million that eating the expired leftovers won't make you sick” situation. If that sounds...

giveaway

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Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku Figure - WINNER

Jul 15, 19:15

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merch

― Last month, we held a giveaway for one lucky winner to take home the Anime Expo exclusive Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku, the newest addition to the Figure-rise Standard line. Bluefin, the official North American distributor for Bandai toys, gave Anime News Network one figure to give to a randomly selected entrant. Today, we're announcing the winner is Angela Gray! Angela, we've sent you an e...

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The List - 7 Characters Who Just Can't Resist Cats

Jul 15, 11:00

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anime

In this classic edition of The List, nobody's a bigger fan of felines than these seven victims of catscratch fever! Does your own love for kitties compare? ― This column was originally published on May 30, 2015. Dogs may be man's best friend, but it's cats that rule the internet. Scientists have gone so far as trying to classify the key qualities that make up "cat people" and "dog people." Male cat ...

review

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Spice & Wolf Novel 18

Jul 15, 10:00

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novels

Spice and Wolf returns after five years for a collection of follow-up short stories, which serve as a bridge to the new upcoming spin-off. Theron Martin has the details. ― Though the main story of Spice and Wolf officially ended with novel 17, author Isuna Hasekura apparently couldn't resist tossing off a few follow-up short stories, which originally appeared on his publisher's home page. These are c...

site news

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Your Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule: Summer 2017

Jul 14, 17:40

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anime

The results are in and we have your Daily Streaming Reviews schedule for Summer 2017! ― This season's poll results have been tallied and we've put together the schedule for the Summer 2017 Daily Streaming Reviews! Due to lack of interest in the show, Gabriella Ekens will be wrapping up her reviews of Sagrada Reset this week. Nick Creamer will also cover Symphogear AXZ in the event that it is licensed...

review

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Tokyo Ghoul (Live-Action Film)

Jul 14, 15:00

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live-action

Tokyo Ghoul makes the jump from manga to anime to a live-action film. Does the original story's spirit survive the translation? Gabriella Ekens finds out. ― Tokyo Ghoul has been one of the biggest manga hits of the past few years. As these big hits often do, the franchise recently received a live action film adaptation. These types of movies have been a mixed bag in the past, so I didn't harbor many ...

column

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Answerman - Why Are Anime Soundtracks Missing Songs?

Jul 14, 12:00

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anime

Every now and then you'll buy an anime soundtrack and it turns out to be missing one or two tracks you were counting on - why does that happen? Justin explains. ― Pearl asks: Sometimes I wait months for the release of a certain anime soundtrack just to hear one specific piece of BGM, only to find that it's nowhere to be found on the disc! For example, Yona of the Dawn has several tracks that are mis...

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The Best (and worst) Summer 2017 Short Anime

Jul 14, 11:00

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anime

Every season there's a small mountain of anime under 15 minutes long - here's our guide to the best and worst short anime of the Summer 2017 season! ― James Beckett At last, it's time to check in on the shorts premiering this season, and we're starting off with AHO-GIRL, a ten or so minute comedy centered around the lives of Yoshiko Hanabatake, and her perpetually miserable counterpoint, Akkun. Like ...

review

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Black Butler: The Movie BD+DVD

Jul 14, 10:00

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live-action

Can this much darker live-action re-imagining capture the campy magic of the original series? Rose Bridges finds out if this Black Butler movie's got enough bite to be worth a taste. ― You can tell just from that synopsis that we're not in standard Black Butler territory anymore. This live-action film departs from the source material in its very first scene, plunging us into modern-day Japan rather t...